Overview & Reviews
In an effort to make Camry ownership more affordable, Toyota adds an entry-level Standard model to the lineup this year. All 2005 Toyota Camry models receive freshened exterior styling with a new grille, headlamps, taillamps and wheel designs. All Camrys now have antilock brakes as standard equipment, and the optional automatic transmission for all models is now a five-speed unit. Inside, all Camrys feature Optitron gauges, steering wheel audio controls, a rear center headrest and upgraded seat fabrics. The XLE V6 now includes standard leather seating.
- Roomy, comfortable, quiet, plenty of safety and luxury features, high resale value, strong reputation for reliability.
User Reviews:
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Camry SE - 2005 Toyota Camry
By A. Hughes - July 11 - 12:33 amI traded my 2002 RAV4 in on the 2004 Camry SE. What a difference a couple more cylinders makes! Its so nice to be back in a V6 and to have power once more. The car drives and rides so smoothly. Its nearly effortless, but doesnt have that mush-box luxo car feel sort of effortless drive to it. You actually get road feedback. It does have that torque steer of a front wheel drive, so be prepared for that, but its not as bad as some other cars that Ive driven. Overall, its a great car with a lot more room than youd think at first glance. I strongly recommend it.
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Love this car!!! - 2005 Toyota Camry
By lamardis - July 10 - 4:56 pmAfter having an SUV, I swore that I would never own another car. I was wrong... I love this car!!! The seats are comfortable, that back has plenty of leg room... my husband is 6 ft and has no problems with roominess. the trunk is HUGE! I live in the mountains, and my 4cyl. is plenty strong to climb without any trouble.
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HESITATION problem! - 2005 Toyota Camry
By Not happy - June 24 - 3:43 amOwned 3 months with 1600 miles now, very dissatisfied with transmission hesitation. After normal slowing down and then reaccelerating, engine doesnt seem to know what to do. Im praying Toyota will recall. Getting approx. 21 mpg. A/C and temperature lighted controls along with clock/passenger air bag monitor hard to see with normal sunlight. Love a breeze from a sunroof; but with Camrys open fully, cant feel any air w/o opening windows too. Performance P215/55/17 tires noisy on rough roads and over $175 each to buy - thats over $700 plus taxes & installation to replace all 4 tires & rated for only 20,000 miles. Front end design seems to attract many road stones and chips paint easily.
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Like, but not Love, my XLE - 2005 Toyota Camry
By Josh - June 2 - 11:10 pmVery quiet, comfortable car. Toyotas auto-climate system is the best. It always knows exactly what to do. Very reliable, never had any problems with it. I dont especially love the cars handling because my former car was a Passat, but the Camry is an excellent car overall. The front end seems a little heavy for a 4cyl, which makes it lean more than it should in curves/corners. It does a good job of reminding me its not a sports sedan. The seats are extremely comfortable for long trips. Get a spoiler..it really dresses the car up.
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Camry: Great Commuter car for LA - 2005 Toyota Camry
By Cindy - January 12 - 1:13 amGreat dependability for 110 miles a day and more in LA traffic. I now have a car I can count on getting me to work and home every day. It has never misbehaved.
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05 review - 2005 Toyota Camry
By John Young - December 30 - 11:33 amThird Toyota owned. Toyota changed to a direct wire transmission with which they have acknowledged having rough shifting problems, particularly when driven by more than one driver. Also has soft braking, again acknowledged by Toyota, which makes for unsure stopping. Seats are not comfortable on long trips and overall quality is not as expected of Toyota which now appears more interested in outselling its competition rather than upholding past quality standards.
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my camrey - 2005 Toyota Camry
By merle slay - October 19 - 10:00 amI hate the lack of rain gutters, and the having to unlock the back doors upon exiting! The "cargo net" is a waste of money. The indentation in front of the windshield is a dirt carcher, and the doors dont cover the entry sills because dirt marks with dried mud form on the sills. Other than that, its an all around excellent car!
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Buyer Beware of Paint & People Problems - 2005 Toyota Camry
By Richard - September 29 - 6:36 amThe car itself is very good. However the paint is peeling and the dealer and zone rep refuse to acknowledge the problem. They first tried to say that it was re-painted (I bought it new and would probably remember if I had had a new paint job). Once we got past that issue they decided that I was 3 months out of warranty and 18,000 miles over as well. Apparently Toyota only expects their paint to last 36000 miles or three years. It is a great car, but at $500.00 a pop to have the paint fixed I seriously doubt if I will ever own another Toyota product. Too bad their management personnel and dealers dont have the same level of integrity as their cars.
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Feels like a 30k+ car - 2005 Toyota Camry
By Patrick - July 4 - 3:26 amWe only have 150 miles on it but we love this car. Dash is beautiful with BRIGHT gauges. Leather seats and interior fit and finish feel like a much more expensive car. The car just soaks up bumps (we live in Metro NY area so there are plenty of them). For 25K we got 16 inch alloys, v6, heated seats, climate control, traction and stability control, leather, moonroof, 6 CD changer, adjustable pedals, side airbags, tilt wheel and more. Are you kidding me???
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Beauty and the Beast - 2005 Toyota Camry
By CoastRider - May 1 - 1:40 pm1000 miles on new 2005 Camry SE V6. Interior: This vehicle has less front leg room than my old 95 Camry. Carpet and seat fabric quality not up to par as in older models. Seats feel very hard and uncomfortable for this tall driver. Radio controls hard to reach even with long arms; should be angled toward driver. Driving: Be prepared for a harsh ride in the SE as the sport suspension will alert you to every small bump and dip in the road. 17" wheels and tires look good but are very noisy on grooved freeway pavement. The V6 likes to be driven fast. Engine exhaust note has a nice "throaty growl" to it. At low speeds, transmission and engine seem to lug. Car shifts into 5th gear at 40 mph?
